Beginner
Diagonal Lunge
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
The diagonal Lunge, like other lunges, works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glute muscles. However, it also targets the inner and outer portions of the thigh more than a standard lunge does and works the large gluteus maximus muscle and the smaller gluteus medius muscles more.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Grab a pair of dumbbells in a neutral grip with your palms facing each other. Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart. Your arms should be straight at your sides. -
Step 2
Take a big diagonal step forward at a 45-degree angle, lowering your back knee to the floor and keeping your front calf as vertical as possible. Pause and then return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Diagonal Lunge targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Make sure you drop into a lunge by lowering your hips rather than pushing your knee forward.
- Make sure that the knee of the leading leg is in line with the foot.
- Don't let the back foot turn towards the instep.
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